§ 224.137 - What must the Director do if a tribe's noncompliance has resulted in harm or the potential for harm to a physical trust asset?

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If, because of the tribe's noncompliance with Federal law or the terms of a TERA, the Director determines that there is harm or the potential for harm to a physical trust asset that does not rise to the level of imminent jeopardy to a physical trust asset, the Director must:

Document the issue in the written report of the review and evaluation;

Report the issue in writing to the tribal governing body;

Report the issue in writing to the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs; and

Determine what action, if any, the Secretary must take to protect the physical trust asset, which could include temporary suspension of the activity that resulted in non-compliance with the TERA or other applicable Federal laws or rescinding approval of all or part of the TERA.